B6 Specialist Eating Disorder Daycare Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 07/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a dynamic Mental Health Nurse to join the Adult Eating Disorders Day Care Service in Guildford. The successful applicant will provide specialist intensive treatment to adults (18 years +) with moderate to severe eating disorders and co-existing mental health needs. Key duties include assessing clients, providing holistic support through key working, and leading mealtime supervision. The nurse will also carry out therapeutic interventions and liaise with other mental health agencies.
Key responsibilities
- Independently and comprehensively assess clients referred to Day Care, care plan, monitor physical and mental health risks in conjunction with the MDT, evaluate and plan discharge.
- To provide holistic support to clients through individual 'key working' sessions.
- Lead on meal time supervision and support.
- Deputise for the Day Care manager when necessary and lead on shift coordination.
- Be responsible for carrying out a range of therapeutic interventions with the client in concordance with NICE guidelines, either individually or in a group setting.
- To be able to liaise, advise and offer support to other associated mental health agencies regarding Eating Disorder matters.
Essential criteria
- To have an NMC Registration as an RMN
- Demonstrable post-qualification experience working in a patient facing role within a mental health setting
Desirable criteria
- While experience of working with people with eating disorders is desirable, we are primarily seeking someone with a keen interest in working in the field and a willingness to develop specialist knowledge of eating disorders and their treatment.
- Experience of supporting students on placement
- Experience of providing supervision
- Experience of meal support
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £41,957 – £50,387 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
B6 Specialist Eating Disorder Daycare Nurse
The closing date is 07 September 2026
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic Mental Health Nurse to join our Adult Eating Disorders Day Care Service. The role will be based at our main service hub at the Farnham Road Hospital in Guildford.
The post holder will be joining well-established outpatient and day care facilities for working-age adults with moderate to severe eating disorders.
The successful applicant will become an integral member of the Adult Eating Disorders Day Care team and will provide specialist intensive treatment to adults (18 years +) with moderate to severe eating disorders and co-existing mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
Independently and comprehensively assess clients referred to Day Care, care plan, monitor physical and mental health risks in conjunction with the MDT, evaluate and plan discharge.
To provide holistic support to clients through individual 'key working' sessions.
Lead on meal time supervision and support.
Deputise for the Day Care manager when necessary and lead on shift coordination.
Be responsible for carrying out a range of therapeutic interventions with the client in concordance with NICE guidelines, either individually or in a group setting.
To be able to liaise, advise and offer support to other associated mental
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